supra

9.9

To point to something mentioned earlier in the document

adverb
/ˈsuːprə/

Jargon

: supra

As discussed supra, the case law supports this interpretation.

Examples

Refer to section 3 supra for additional information.
The issue, mentioned supra, is critical for this argument.
See supra.
As mentioned supra, the findings were conclusive.
As discussed supra, the guidelines clearly outline the procedures we need to follow.
Refer to section 2 supra for the definitions of all key terms used in the report.
The methodology detailed supra provides a robust framework for our analysis.

Synonyms

above

vssupra

812 1.0

Mentioned earlier in the text or document

is a formal written term used in documents rather than ordinary wording

hereinabove

vssupra

Formal

9.9

The part of this document that is above this point

is a broader written reference to earlier text rather than a specific pointer

hereinbefore

vssupra

Formal

9.9

Says that something was mentioned earlier in this document

is a broader written reference to earlier text rather than an immediate section

Antonyms

infra

Formal

9.9

Later in the text

Compounds

supra expressionism

Literature

9.9

An art movement that seeks new forms to show inner feeling beyond older emotional art

Surface Forms

supra positive

Etymology

The word supra comes from a Latin word meaning 'above', and it is like the English super, which also means 'above'. So in writing supra points to something mentioned 'earlier' or 'above' in the same document.